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Every October top quality competition BBQ teams (65 teams last year)
from all over the Midwest gathered in Arthur to compete for the
Bragging Rights of Central Illinois BBQ. Teams from as far
away as Florida, North Dakota, and Michigan made the trek for this
high level competition. Included were a good number of the Kansas
City Barbeque Society's (KCBS) top ten teams.

So it goes with out saying that the
competition was smokin' last year. An early Friday sauce, sausage,
dessert and side dish competition amazed the judges who admittedly
were expecting less exotic entries. But the cooks showed their stuff
with entries that would
impress
any food critic and many that were worthy of a food magazine photo
shoot..

With only minor problems, the Saturday
contest evolved as thousands of spectators gathered to smell the
smoke and eat the ribs and 'Q offered by the vendors. Bluegrass
music from the Chet Kingery Jam all over town kept every body
entertained. And a lot of happy, well fed Central Illinoisans
went home with a greasy smile on their faces.

Our CIBR-BBQ event is designed with Kansas City
BBQ Society competition teams, Backyard Amateur competition teams,
and the general public who want to see big time competition or just
eat great BBQ in mind, so there is something for everybody!

See our
Official CIBR-BBQ website for information on this years event
already in planning. We're KCBS certified, doing all four
standard categories and looking at cash prizes again in excess of
$9000 and a whole lot more fun. If you want to try your hand at
competition BBQ or just want to scoop up some bragging rights, cash
prizes and trophies, mark your calendars for the Central Illinois
bragging Rights BBQ Competition this October, in Arthur!